Rio Arriba County land record, 1881-01-27, 1881-04-13

File — Box: 1, Folder: 18

Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The collection consists of original documents relating to Georgia O'Keeffe's Abiquiu, New Mexico property dating from 1825 to 1897. The majority of the documents are handwritten in Spanish.

Dates

Creation: 1881-01-27, 1881-04-13

Access Restrictions

The collection is open to the public for research purposes. Due to the fragile nature of some of the materials, access may be limited.

Extent

From the Collection: 1.34 Linear Feet (1 oversize 16x20 box)

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Additional Description

Overview

Three page handwritten land record on two pieces of paper, front and back. Handwritten on Rob't D. Patterson and Co. St. Louis letterhead. Main document dates from January 27, 1881, mentions Jose Maria Chavez, Jose Maria C. Chavez, and Francisca C. Chavez, and is followed by signatures. On the third page is a County of Rio Arriba Probate Court seal next to a handwritten statement by Fernando Salazar dating from April 13, 1881. Separate note on back reads: Documento de Traspaso de Tierra Don Jose M Chavez A J.M.C. Chavez and bro. Also on back 1881 and Roman numeral 8.